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Today is Fat Tuesday, or in French, Mardi Gras, or, in Italian Martedì Grasso. That means that it’s the last night one can go balls-to-the-walls and indulge in all things rich, and fat, and gluttonous, before Lent starts (tomorrow, Ash Wednesday). Consequently, a few locales are holding events tonight, offering you opportunities to go wild, before … Continue reading →

Although Rome has one of the oldest Carnevale celebrations in Italy, dating back to the Middle Ages, it’s popularity has long been eclipsed by the masks of Venice and the month-long debauch of Viareggio. Still, anything worthy of commemoration by Goethe and Dumas (to name but a few) is sure to have a bit of … Continue reading →

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